The familiar ring of the bell at Brookdale Elementary signaled the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year in Indian Prairie School District 204.
But it also marked the start of Superintendent John Price’s first year leading the district.
Price continues first-day tradition
“It’s a ritual to come to Brookdale and to ring the school bell,” Price said. “It means the beginning of school, and so to be a part of that tradition here with the principal and with the students here, it’s special for me in my first year.”
Brookdale Principal Keeley Schmid was happy to welcome Price aboard…